What people are saying about the book
"Such a useful book, full of specific reflections from Tom's own career whilst being applicable to freelancers at every level. It almost feels like it's a diary that has been abridged into lessons. Tom has really injected his own personal experience into it which makes it so rich!"
- Patrick Gallagher
"If this book had been on hand when I first started out I could have saved myself days of non-productivity, creative block, nights of sleeplessness, and had the confidence to just believe in myself. Seriously, stop reading my review and buy the book!"
- Sean Monaghan
"101 Freelance Lessons is a smart, seriously actionable read. Based on Tom’s real world experience the book is full of practical, useful, advice that will really benefit anyone out there who is new to the world of freelancing."
- The Digital Marketing Union
A little more about the eBook
101 Freelance Lessons Learned the Hard Way is a first-hand account of what freelance life is like in the real world. It's a guide designed to help other freelancers prepare for the challenges freelancing can throw their way.
As well as providing key insights and experiences, there are also lessons in the book that empower freelancers to think about their place in the wider freelance community, something other books on freelancing perhaps don't talk about. It's so easy for freelancers to think of themselves as lone rangers, but as some of the lessons show, this really isn't the case.
If you're an established freelancer already, this book should offer some welcome cathartic relief too, and who knows there may be a lesson or two in there that you're yet to learn as well.
About the author
Thomas Davis is a freelance motion designer based in Manchester.
With over 13 years experience, Thomas has built up a successful freelance career working both as an extra resource for agencies and directly with his own clients.
Among his own client list, Thomas has been fortunate enough to create a variety of animated content for a whole host of clients, including: The Guardian newspaper, and The NHS.
Alongside his freelance work, Thomas also created this very website, Made by Loop, and the resources contained within it. The overall goal of Loop is to help other motion designers and freelancers save time and it's this sentiment that's been the driving force behind writing 101 Freelance Lessons Learned the Hard Way.
You can follow Thomas on Twitter @tomfromloop